Apr 1, 2019 | Burlington, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
If you are still searching for the perfect pool this summer, consider our directory of Outdoor Pools & Summer Swim Clubs. Many of the listings below are favorite venues sent in by our readers & our TMoM team, and this year we noted whether or not each pool has...
Mar 22, 2019 | By Location, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller Spring is officially here! After all that cold rain we’ve had over the past several weeks – not to mention the crazy snow earlier this year – it’s just time. Majorly time. Lucky for us, we live in a place we love (Winston-Salem), and with...
Mar 13, 2019 | Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Laura Simon When my husband first suggested heading up into the mountains to ride bikes, I was less than enthused. For starters, there was the mountain biking experience in which I wound up hugging a tree. Literally. Also, I don’t particularly like heights, and the...
Dec 8, 2018 | Family Time, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
WFMY News2 Winterfest LeBauer Park, Greensboro Through Jan. 27, 2019 piedmontwinterfest.com Winter is here early and WFMY News2 Winterfest in Downtown Greensboro is open now through January 27, 2019. Enjoy outdoor ice skating, an ice slide and any of the other...
Sep 7, 2018 | Day Trips, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Win seven Adventure Passes to Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley! To enter to win this prize, click the link below. Maize Adventure offers a full day of fun in a unique outdoor experience that is sure to please everyone in the family. In addition to the corn maze, the...
Aug 8, 2018 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz We started taking trips to Ashe County in 2002. We were living in Asheville and had made friends with a group of people who had grown up there. Since our families were in Florida, if we couldn’t go home for a holiday, we were always...
Jul 13, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Looking for a fun day trip to entertain and educate the kids? Whether you want to go this summer or later in the year, the entire family will love visiting Zootastic Park any time! My daughter and I absolutely loved visiting Zootastic...
Jun 21, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing Hopefully everyone bookmarked our blog titled “Summer 2018 Family Bucket List.” This is a fabulous list of over 150 adventures you can enjoy with your family this summer. (If you did not bookmark, you can always find it on our Directories...
Jun 16, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Lake Norman is only 1 to 1 ½ hours from most areas of the Triad. It is a perfect day trip for the spring, summer, or even fall! If you own a boat, or know someone who does, it makes the day trip a little less expensive, although I’d...
Jun 9, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for adventure, a trip to the mountains to see waterfalls always makes for a great day or weekend trip. Especially since there are more than 300 waterfalls to choose from within NC! A few years ago, our...
May 5, 2018 | Health, High Point, Kernersville, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Darlene Haskins With summer approaching, knowing how to keep kids safe in and around water is essential for parents and caregivers. We like to believe the unthinkable could never happen on our watch, but the staggering statistics show that drowning...
May 6, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ryan Leigh Runyon Several years ago, some friends introduced me to geocaching. I’d read about it before, but hadn’t experienced it until they invited me to join them on a hunt. My oldest child went along, too, and we both had a great time. I was eager...
Apr 28, 2017 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Emery B. As the school year draws to a close each May, one of our family’s favorite things is the opening of the pool, which to us marks the official start of summer. What started as a summertime tradition when we joined Westwood Swim and Tennis Club...
Apr 4, 2017 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing If you have decided to stay in town for Spring Break this year and are looking for fun family ideas, have no fear! Today’s blog will give you ideas for quick day-trips as well as ideas for fun right here in the Triad. Feel free to comment below...
Mar 18, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Sponsored by Forsyth Creek Week It’s jokingly referred to as “Nature Deficit Disorder” — the propensity for kids to spend all their time indoors, often with their eyeballs glued to a screen. But it’s no joking matter: A host of studies over the past 20 years...
Oct 14, 2016 | Burlington, Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger For those of us living anywhere between Winston-Salem and Kernersville, a trip to Burlington City Park makes a fantastic day trip for the kids. And for lots of you living in Greensboro, I wouldn’t necessarily call this a day trip, but would highly...
Sep 10, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Crawford As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls...
Aug 29, 2016 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Kristi M. Signing my young son up for Cub Scouts was a no-brainer. We were well aware of the benefits, since my husband grew up in a scouting family. Scouting has an enormous positive impact on the lives of boys, without a huge time commitment from...
Jul 9, 2016 | Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By Katie Moosbrugger Cabin fever is one thing we don’t handle well as a family. As much as we love to explore around our own town, we are always seeking an adventure elsewhere. One of our favorite things to do as a family is to go on a hike. We are, by no means,...
Jul 8, 2016 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Jen Corbin Are you looking to do something different with the family this summer? Or are you already thinking about a fall getaway before the temperatures drop? Well, I have a place for you in my home state of West Virginia. Yes, I said a weekend...
Apr 13, 2016 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger With spring in the air, I hauled my kids off to a place they haven’t seen in a long, long time: a playground. The Triad is full of so many wonderful parks, but for my 9 and 12-year-olds, playground play is a rarity anymore. Shame on me for...
Mar 18, 2016 | Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Sponsored by Forsyth Creek Week Checking for crawfish, rooting for your entry in the rubber duck regatta, learning how to catch a fish. Forsyth Creek Week, returning April 2 – 10, offers all these family-friendly opportunities and more to celebrate and enjoy our...
Oct 14, 2015 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
The attraction operates Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm-6:00pm with the ticket booth closing at 5:00pm each day. General Admission is $12.95 and the Adventure Pass is $20. Kersey Valley’s Maize Adventure offers an interactive cornfield maze, gem panning,...
Aug 11, 2015 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing It’s the perfect time of year to consider this day trip idea to Hebron Rock Colony. This is a favorite spot of mine in the NC mountains between Boone and Blowing Rock. I recommend this specific hike for families with kids ages...
Jun 13, 2015 | Health, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Kaitlin Gardner, author of the blog An Apple Per Day I freely admit I have always loved being around the water. Spending time at the pool with my friends was one of my favorite summer activities growing up. I want my own children to have that same...
Jun 3, 2015 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing and Brittany Bray You will never run out of kids summer activities! We have compiled a terrific list of family-friendly summer venues for you and your family to enjoy, and have made note of special deals you might find this summer. Click on the name...
May 21, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Shopping
By Rachel Hoeing When it comes to Monday mornings, I usually roll my eyes and murmur, “Back to the grind.” But this past Monday morning I jumped out of bed, looked at the sun outside and smiled that the weather had cooperated. THIS Monday morning was going...
Apr 30, 2015 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Linnea Cauble Her quiet giggles as she carried out her masterful plan to win the egg and spoon contest quickly turned into roaring laughter as everyone at summer camp took notice of Jada. She and her trusty steed Sugar were poised, ready to begin and win the race!...
Apr 23, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Kelly Hines I am terrified by all sorts of random things. Mice. The inside of the garbage disposal. Segways. Especially Segways. So when an opportunity arose for the TMoM team to take a Segway tour of Winston-Salem with Triad ECO Adventures, I didn’t exactly jump...
Feb 26, 2015 | -, Camps, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Anitra Fulton, Program Director Swim Fanatics Swim Club Are you dreaming of a summer camp experience that your toddler and school age child can enjoy together? This is a reality when joining Swim Fanatics Swim Club’s summer camp over the summer! SFSC has been a...
